How to Register with the NDPC in Nigeria: Data Controller & Processor Registration Requirements

If your business collects, stores, or processes personal data in Nigeria — customer records, employee information, financial data, or even a simple mailing list you are legally required to register with the Nigeria Data Protection Commission (NDPC) under the Nigeria Data Protection Act (NDPA) 2023. In this video, we walk you through everything you need to know: what type of Data Controller or Processor your business is, which of the three registration tiers applies to you, what documents are required, the applicable fees, and the complete step-by-step registration process on the NDPC portal. We also cover the late registration penalties for businesses that missed the June 2024 deadline. 📋 WHAT YOU'LL LEARN • What the NDPA 2023 require of Nigerian businesses in 2026 • The difference between a Data Controller and a Data Processor and which obligations apply to each • The three DCPMI tiers and which one your business falls into • All documents required: CAC certificate, DPO details, description of processing activities, cross-border transfer information, security measures evidence • What happens to businesses that missed the NDPC registration deadline — and what to do if that is you ⚖️ NEED HELP REGISTERING YOUR BUSINESS WITH THE NDPC? We handle the legal aspects of your business while you focus on what you love. 📞 +234 916 054 6551 📧 info@lexpraxisng.com 🌐 https://lexpraxisng.com 📍 Lagos: 23 Water Corporation Drive, Victoria Island, Lagos 📍 Abuja: 22 Kumasi Crescent, Wuse 2, Abuja 📍 Calabar: 66 Ndidem Usang Iso Road, Calabar